Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has dismissed five ministers and appointed seven new ones in a significant cabinet reshuffle intended to enhance efficiency, his office announced on Wednesday. This change occurs amid escalating economic challenges and growing public discontent in Africa’s most populous nation. The new appointments include ministers for humanitarian and poverty reduction, trade and…
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed attended his first BRICS Summit as a member on Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024 where he met with Russian President Vladimir Putin for a bilateral discussion. Putin praised Ethiopia’s inclusion in BRICS as an “important step,” noting the long-standing diplomatic ties between the two nations, which date back over a century….
President Vladimir Putin met with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday during the BRICS summit. Putin praised the strong trade and economic ties between Russia and South Africa, noting a recent 3% growth in trade turnover from January to August after a slight decline. He emphasized potential collaboration in energy, agriculture, industry, science, and…
EU Election Observers have raised concerns over irregularities in Mozambique’s election as the country awaits the official results amidst protests and unrest. The EU observer mission, led by Laura Ballarín, reported that some of its 179 observers were blocked from monitoring vote counting in various districts and provinces, and flagged “unjustified alterations” of results at…
The All People’s Congress (APC), has announced that Dr. Samura Mathew Wilson Kamara is no longer the party leader. This declaration was made by Sidi Yayah Tunis, APC’s National Publicity Secretary, during a broadcast on AYV Television’s Wake Up Sierra Leone. Tunis referenced Section 47 of the APC Constitution as the basis for this decision, though…
During an official visit to Beijing on Monday, Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov announced that Russia and China held talks to strengthen military and defense cooperation. Belousov praised the growing ties between the two nations, highlighting that their relationship is expanding rapidly and has reached an unprecedented level. “Russian-Chinese military cooperation is crucial for enhancing…
The Democratic Republic of Congo was elected to the Human Rights Council on Wednesday, along with Benin, Gambia, Kenya, and Ethiopia, despite opposition from domestic critics. These five nations will serve a three-year term starting January 1, 2025, with Congo receiving 172 out of 190 votes during the election. Critics, including Human Rights Watch and…
Nicholas Haysom, the UN Special Representative for South Sudan, held his first press briefing on October 9, following the announcement of a two-year extension to the transitional period, pushing the country’s first democratic elections to December 2026. He emphasized the importance of making this extension count to maintain the trust of the South Sudanese people,…
President Kais Saied secured a decisive victory in Tunisia’s election on Monday, consolidating his hold on power after a term marked by the imprisonment of opponents and institutional reforms expanding his authority. Farouk Bouaskar, head of the Independent High Authority for Elections (ISIE), announced a turnout of 28.8%, with 2.8 million votes cast from 9.7…
Libya’s eastern parliament has appointed Naji Mohamed Issa Belqasem as the new central bank governor, following the dismissal of former governor Sadiq al-Kabir last month by the presidential council in Tripoli. Parliament spokesperson Abdullah Bliheg announced that all 108 lawmakers voted unanimously in favor of Belqasem, who previously served as the bank’s director of banking…
